Gov. Janet Mills on Tuesday ordered Mainers to stay home except to shop for groceries and other necessities or to go to jobs deemed essential for all of April, putting Maine among a majority of states to take similar action to fight the coronavirus. Read More
As many Mainers struggle to figure out how to work from home and adhere to social distancing guidelines while still getting their jobs done, the state's wildlife biologists have largely been able to complete field research projects with only slight adjustments, according to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's wildlife division director. Read More
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The biggest hurdle facing Mainers among the tens of thousands trying to file for unemployment benefits seems to be an inability to contact the state’s labor department for assistance, an issue that is likely to be compounded as eligibility expands. Read More
Jesus returned to Holy Cross church on Cottage Road last week. Technically, he never left and it's only an artistic depiction, but it's still prompted a lot of chatter on Facebook by detractors and admirers of the piece alike. Read More
Also known as mayflower or Plymouth mayflower, trailing arbutuses are low to the ground and slow growing. They are easy to miss because of their petite size, often three inches or less in height. Read More
Saving energy will help you save money during what is increasingly proving to be a financially challenging time for many. Here are a few tips to save energy while practicing social distancing, self isolation and self quarantine during the coronavirus. Read More
In the new book “White Feathers: The Nesting Lives of Tree Swallows,” celebrated Maine author and scientist Bernd Heinrich again unveils just how surprising and complex nature can be. Read More
The court system’s move on Monday extends a March 17 order delaying nearly all civil and criminal matters that was set to expire at the end of the day on May 1. Read More
Jesse Speed of Bangor is helping replenish supplies of a rare commodity these days: smiles. Read More
The Husson University men's basketball team received a boost to its frontcourt for next season with the commitment of Winthrop’s Cam Wood. Read More
Jam bands are bands that play songs made up of a great deal of improvisation (or “jams”) over chord progressions and a groovy rhythm section. A jam band’s sound is typically comprised of a beautifully mixed blend of folk, country, rock, and jazz with each band leaning more… Read More
In the past two decades, the practice of mindfulness and meditation has gone from being a spiritual practice done at ashrams in India, where it originated thousands of years ago, to the mainstream as the celebrities who tout its benefits. Read More
Certain factors in Maine make the struggle for sleep in the Pine Tree State unique. Read More
A practice that originated in Japan, forest bathing — “shinrin-yoku” in Japanese — is a form of therapy or healing that involves immersing and being present in nature. Read More
